Cognition and Perception challenges with visual discrimination (similarities and differences), spatial relations (identifying reversals of objects and symbols), sequential memory (ability to recall objects from choices after they have been removed), visual memory (identifying an object that has been memorized from a previous page), visual form constancy (finding the same shape when it is rotated or a different size), and visual figure ground (finding an object within a busy background like I SPY)

Self Care such as getting dressed, right left and front to back discrimination, being able to organize getting dressed or ready for school be strategies and techniques from verbal or visual cues. Feeding issues such as texture aversions, grasp, bilateral coordination or trunk control. Hygiene skills such as bathing, grooming, toileting, brushing teeth and nail care.

Social Skills being able to develop coping skills and self esteem. Learning how to follow directions, pay attention and listen. Engaging in cooperative play and sharing skills. Family, teacher, child centered therapy to give tools to everyone involved in the child’s activity of daily living.

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What Does An Occupational Therapist Evaluate?

Occupational therapy examines the tasks facing a child on a daily basis and what is affecting the child’s ability to perform these tasks. Such tasks include self-care skills, social interaction with peers, fine motor skills for completion of age-appropriate craft or school skills, strength and endurance to be able to participate in age-appropriate motor activities.

Through standardized testing and fun, engaging activities to a child can be able to achieve his or her maximum potential through adaptation, environmental modification, or practice of newly acquired skills.

Keep in mind as children grow and develop some difficulties can be expected and are considered a normal part of development.